| Alfredo Seiferheld | |
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| Born | Alfredo Maximiliano Seiferheld Ruschinsky July 26, 1950 Villarrica, Paraguay |
| Died | June 3, 1988 (aged 37) Asunción, Paraguay |
| Occupation | Writer, journalist, politician |
Alfredo Seiferheld (July 26, 1950 – June 3, 1988) was a Paraguayan writer and journalist.
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Born in Villarrica, Seiferheld was the son of Jewish parents who had fled Europe and settled years before in Villarrica. He began and completed his studies in Asunción.
He received his high school diploma in 1967. In 1971 began his studies in literature and history, Asunción. In both cases he received the gold medal for being the best student of the promotion.
At the beginning of the seventies he studied at the University of the Sorbonne in Paris. Subsequently pursued postgraduate studies at the School of Philosophy of the National University of Asunción.
He was married Bibi Yurita.
In 1986 he received his doctorate degree with his PhD thesis work titled 'Nazism and fascism in Paraguay. Seiferheld published in 1975 'Post and stamps Paraguayans in 1976 'Philately, fans without barriers.
He was the founder and first president of the Philatelic Association of Paraguay
The first part of the Jewish presence in Paraguay, reflected in his book 'The Jews in Paraguay', which was published in 1981.
He was an active journalist in the daily newspaper ABC Color in Paraguay, where he published numerous articles of historical content, some of them gathered in the 'Politico-Military Talks. He was the creator of the Editorial 'Historical
Seiferheld's works during his last years were the most prolific in the field of culture. He died after a long illness on June 3, 1988, aged 37 years.
He was a correspondent for the Associated Press news agency and the U.S. Times magazine.
Outstanding young, elected by the Junior Chamber of Paraguay in 1980.
In 1982 he was named among the "12 year", an important award granted by radio from Paraguay.